Bluetooth connection issues on iPhone 16

I spent my entire Sunday on the phone with Apple, they tried their same voodoo as you, told me to take it back to the AT&T store and have them replace it. They do not want to admit that it’s an iOS issue.

I have the 16 pro max and Bluetooth either never connects or does for a short period and then drops off. I have been restarting the phone every time. There is an inherent problem that is very frustrating and obviously needs to be dealt with or the phones going back! No fit for purpose!

It’s frustrating that a brand new phone does this. I never had any problems even remotely close to this issue. I would lose Bluetooth connection with all my

bluetooth products from Headphones to speakers. I apple makes this right, it’s annoying and very disappointing.

As suggested in another post, I contacted Apple support at 800-692-7753. I had tried all of the other things suggest up through network reset, so they had me do a "restore" of the software to factory settings (download took about 30 minutes via a computer). Everything is still on my phone and Bluetooth is now working.

Folks I love Apple products but this issue is affecting so many of us and there seems to be no recognition of this issue. All they have to do is say there is a problem and we are working on it. I have tried many options provided on our discussions site on my iPhone 16 Pro and nothing resolves the problem for me.

I’ve had issues using Bluetooth with my iPhone 12 when I had it. It was doing very similar things as to what my iPhone 16 pro is doing now. Like switching from my car radio to my headphones or vice versa. It’ll make it sound like the audio is almost underwater or radio quality. The only way I found to fix this is reconnecting the device. Or not switching back n forth. I have to shut off one of the devices completely for this glitch to not happen. I also have to repair a specific set of earbuds I have every time I want to use them. Very annoying this happened to my iPhone 12 when it had a version of iOS 15 as well. I’m hoping they’ll fix these issues with updates if not this is very embarrassing for apple. we’re all having these issues! Sorry this wasn’t a solution but I’m hoping it’s the explanation.

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I tried the reboot did not work was reading the comments last one was 9-26-24 its 11-27-24 2 months later and apple hasn't fixed the issue .. my phone is 3 days old and has the same issue c'mon apple ...should of kept my Samsung

I’m having similar issue. Phone connects to my Ford sync. But when making a call the sound cuts out for the person in other end. I have tried everything- reset, in connect phone, re-pair - nothing works. Unless I completely disconnect the phone from Bluetooth and use AirPods - so frustrating

I have a Peugeot 207, 2010 reg, and just bought an iphone 16. They can "see" each other, but I can't complete the code pairing on the iphone 16, it's just hanging, and then gives up. Peugeot dealer tells me the car is too old for the phone! Hope there might be a fix, and will watch this space!

Nope. In my case, there is same problem continued. I chose a new iPhone setting rather than a backup.

Bluetooth issues are continuing.

I reset the factory twice and the problem is not solved. (24/12/03)

I was having the same issue with a JBL6 and BOSE mini link. So I tried plugging them too each other to see if it would and it did not work thru the usb, BUT after plugging the usb-c into both the JBL to the iPhone the device recognized it on Bluetooth.

I retrieved the Bose and when the device told me it would require too much battery I unplugged it and it now can connect to them both. Hope this helps!!

Same issue here. Just went from 13 Pro to 16 Pro. New 16 Pro is dropping Bluetooth connection when I walk 15 feet away from my Bluetooth speakers. 13 Pro would keep connection when I was outside of house.

Im concerned this is a hardware issue and Apple won’t be able to fix it.

I just upgraded to the 16 Pro from the 11 on 12/4 and I’ve done all of the recommended steps and have yet to have ANY device be able to connect to Bluetooth. My 11 might’ve been slower but at least it worked. I really regret getting this phone.

i hope both sides of your pillow is cold at night, every traffic light you get to is green, and just all the best things in life. i couldn’t figure out why mine wouldn’t connect or attempt to connect to ANYTHING and this fixed it

> What did the manufacturer of this device suggest when you hopefully contacted them about your issue? It's more likely an issue with the device, than an issue with your phone.

The device works perfectly with my iPhone 15 and an Android device.

I normally don't need to spend time troubleshooting iPhone's Bluetooth, but have previous year's new iPhone releases generated 12+ pages of forum Bluetooth issues as people try to use their new phones?